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Exploring Ancient Egypt

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What is a Pharaoh?

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In ancient Egypt, a king was called a pharaoh and was believed to have special powers to help him rule Egypt. The pharaoh served as a connection between the world of people and the world of the gods. The pharaoh attended to the needs of gods and goddesses.

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In ancient Egypt, a king was called a pharaoh and was believed to have special powers to help him rule Egypt. The pharaoh served as a connection between the world of people and the world of the gods. The pharaoh attended to the needs of gods and goddesses.


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